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08/19/2025

🚙 Broncos Took Over Pigeon Forge!�🐎

The 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Bronco® Stampede brought classic, custom, and brand-new Broncos together for two days of pure off-road excitement. From first-gen survivors to 37-inch Sasquatch Editions, the LeConte Center was packed with Bronco enthusiasts sharing builds, swapping stories, and celebrating Bronco Nation.

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08/18/2025

🚨 When British luxury meets American horsepower… 🚨

From a rat-infested barn find to a 650hp LS-powered masterpiece, Brian Gantley’s 1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II is unlike anything else on the road. Built by Nobody Customs, this restomod blends bespoke elegance, hot rod attitude, and modern performance in one jaw-dropping package.

👉 Take a closer look at the craftsmanship, the details, and that monster LS3 under the hood in our full feature:
🔗 https://theautobuilder.com/top-builds-from-the-2025-nsra-street-rod-nationals-builders-showcase/

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08/15/2025

🔥 1956 Chevy Suburban – Gary Salter’s Supercharged Showstopper 🔥

We caught this beast prowling the grounds at the Tri-Five Nationals, and it was impossible to ignore. Gary Salter’s ’56 Suburban packs a supercharged LT4 and 8L90E, all riding on a TCI Engineering Custom IFS with a 4-Link chassis.

It’s a perfect blend of vintage Chevy charm and modern street-scorching performance—a Suburban that’s built to haul… and haul ass.

See this one and more in our Tri-Five Nats Coverage:
https://theautobuilder.com/beech-bends-best-at-the-tri-five-nationals-2025/

08/14/2025

From the Tri-Five of the Year–winning “Fine Whine” 1955 Chevy Cameo to a lifted, LS3-powered ’57 Chevy 3100 that turned as many heads as the trophy cars, we walked the show field and picked our absolute favorites from the Top 25 and beyond.

This year marked 70 years of the ’55 Chevy, and Beech Bend Raceway Park was packed wall-to-wall with Bel Airs, Nomads, gassers, and pro-touring builds that prove the Tri-Five legend is alive and kicking harder than ever.

🔥 See the full gallery, get the stories, and find your next dream build inspiration here:
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08/12/2025

🚗🔥 Top Builds from the 2025 NSRA Street Rod Nationals Builder’s Showcase! 🔥🚗

From slammed Model A’s to pro-touring Camaros, the best street rods, customs, and classics came out to play at Louisville’s biggest street rod event — and we’ve got every jaw-dropping build covered. 💥

Meet the master builders behind these rolling legends — like Old Skool Speed Shop, CaNe Customs, Ryan’s Rod Service, and more — who are redefining hot rod craftsmanship with stunning style and serious power. ⚙️✨

👉 Ready to dive into the ultimate hot rod gallery and stories?
Click the link, get inspired, and see why these rides are turning heads all over the country!

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08/11/2025

🔥 Winner! Tri-Five of the Year Goes to THIS ’55 Chevy Cameo 🔥
Congratulations to Curt Wittman, whose 1955 Chevy Cameo “Fine Whine” was just crowned Tri-Five of the Year at the Tri Five Nationals — and it’s a true showstopper.

Built by Curt and the crew at McLin Paint Works, this Cameo is the perfect blend of classic style and modern firepower:

⚡ Whipple-supercharged LS3 – 672 RWHP
🛠 Pro-touring chassis by Bodie Stroud Industries
🛞 Schott Performance Wheels
🎨 Axalta Red Merlot trim coat
🪑 Full leather by Elegance Auto Interiors
🔊 Custom sound system that hits as hard as the engine

From the deep paint to the flawless stance, this truck is a rolling trophy.
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08/09/2025

🔥 Meet Kevin & Lynn Kirby’s 1955 Chevy Stepside Pickup — a flawless blend of vintage charm and modern muscle. With a deep Aston Martin Hardley Green Metallic paint job and an LS3 topped with Inglese 8-stack injection, this truck is as powerful as it is stunning.

Built on a Roadster Shop chassis and finished with precision metalwork from Pete’s Fabrications, this pickup doesn’t just turn heads—it owns the road. The interior by Sewn Tight Interiors and killer stance on Toyo Diamond Backs with Billet Specialties wheels make it a true showstopper.

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08/08/2025

🔥 This ’72 Slammer Camaro commands attention with its sleek black paint and bold gold accents — but it’s what’s under the hood that truly sets it apart. Powered by a modern LT4 supercharged engine and built from the ground up for performance, this is muscle car mastery at its finest.

Step inside a custom interior that perfectly balances vintage style with modern luxury. This isn’t just a restoration — it’s a purpose-built pro-touring beast that turns heads and dominates the road.

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08/07/2025

🔥 SPOTTED at the 2025 NSRA Nationals Builders Showcase! 🔥

This chopped 1934 Ford coupe is the kind of car that stops people in their tracks—and it’s not just the blown Flathead or the pearl blue paint. It’s the craftsmanship from CaNe Customs that sets it apart.

From custom floors and firewall to louvers, leather, and that burled wood dash—it’s a rolling masterclass in traditional hot rod style. And yes, it landed as a Top 5 Goodguys Hot Rod of the Year Finalist on its first time out.

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08/06/2025

We lost one of our heroes.

Chris Raschke wasn’t just a part of the performance world—he was the performance world. A racer, a builder, a leader… and a friend to many of us here at The Auto Builder.

His loss at Bonneville left a void that can’t be measured in miles per hour. But if you knew Chris, you know his legacy reaches far beyond the salt. As ARP’s Director of Sales and Marketing, he wasn’t just a spokesman—he was a connector. Chris understood how people, parts, and passion came together to shape the aftermarket from the inside out. He changed how we build, how we collaborate, and how we chase speed with purpose.

We wrote this tribute to honor the life and drive of a man who made all of us better.

https://theautobuilder.com/remembering-chris-raschke-a-life-engineered-for-speed/

08/04/2025

This weekend, the motorsports world lost two legends.
We at The Auto Builder are heartbroken by the passing of Walker Evans and Chris Raschke—two men whose contributions to motorsports will be felt for generations.

Walker Evans was more than a racer—he was a pioneer. A long-time friend to many in the industry, Walker didn’t just race off-road vehicles, he helped shape the entire off-road landscape. With countless wins in Baja and beyond, he was a fearless competitor who also developed the very parts he ran. His company, Walker Evans Racing—founded with Randy Anderson—is now one of the largest manufacturers of off-road shocks and suspension components. If you’ve ever run hard in the dirt, you’ve likely felt Walker’s influence.

Chris Raschke was a pillar of the performance aftermarket world. Known to many as the face of ARP, Chris brought energy, humor, and deep technical knowledge to the track, the pits, and the industry at large. He served as ARP’s Director of Sales and Marketing, but his passion went far beyond business. A seasoned racer and integral part of the Speed Demon streamliner team, Chris recently stepped into the driver’s seat—piloting one of the fastest wheel-driven cars on earth. It was a role he had earned through decades of quiet dedication, mentorship under the legendary George Poteet, and unshakable commitment to the craft.

Two legends. Two lives dedicated to speed, innovation, and community. Though they came from different corners of the motorsports world, Chris and Walker both embodied the same spirit: race hard, stay humble, and never stop pushing.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families, teams, and all those who had the privilege of knowing and working with them.
Their legacies live on—in the machines we build, the roads we race, and the stories we tell.

Godspeed, Chris. Godspeed, Walker.
You’ll always be part of the drive.

— The Auto Builder

08/03/2025

🚨 Parts We Couldn’t Ignore at Goodguys Columbus! 🚨
From billet brilliance to smart cooling and trick suspension details, these are the standout products that actually stopped us in our tracks. Not just showpieces—these parts bring the heat where it counts.

We’re talking performance, innovation, and style that demands a second look. Catch the full rundown now on The Auto Builder

Which one would you bolt on first?

Discover the best parts from Goodguys Nationals 2025 in Columbus! From suspension kits to billet accessories, these top products will upgrade your hot rod, truck, or pro-touring build.